CONSULTATION: RECYCLE ON THE GO
Defra has launched a public consultation on recycling in public places - Recycle on the Go. The consultation builds on recent enthusiasm to recycle in the home and the Government would like to see an extension to public places. The proposals aim to stimulate good practice in the provision of public-use recycle bins. See Link:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/recyclebins/index.htm
BERR GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE NOTES ON WEEE
These Guidance Notes cover the obligations which the WEEE Regulations place on producers who put electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) onto the UK market and obligations on distributors of EEE in the UK. They also cover the roles and implications for others including Local Authorities, the waste management industry, the charitable and voluntary sector, and implications for users and consumers of EEE, and others. See http://www.berr.gov.uk/files/file41012.pdf
WASTE, RECYCLING AND PARKS EARN MALDON TWO STARS
The environment service provided by Maldon District Council is ‘good’ with ‘uncertain’ prospects for improvement. the service, which covers areas ranging from street cleaning and refuse collection to car parking and public toilets, a ‘good’ two star rating. See http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/reports/PRESS-RELEASE.asp?CategoryID=PRESS-CENTRE&ProdID=B69CC2EC-DFFC-48b8-A0A9-5A52C9DD8D1A
LONDON LOCAL AUTHORITY ACT 2007
The London Local Authorities Act 2007 (LLAA 07) received the Royal Assent on 19 July and comes into effect on 19 September. However, note that in many cases London Councils must issue Codes of Practice before some sections actually are enforceable. Also London Councils needs to approve a scheme for Penalty Charges (not FPNs) before they can be used. Regulation can be found at http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/localact2007a.htm
ONLINE FORUM ‘WASTE MATTERS’ HAS BEEN RELAUNCHED
Share information and advice, debate waste practices and enforcement issues and find out how to get the most out of your waste. The service is provided as part of the Business Resource Efficiency & Waste Programme (BREW). See http://www.wastematters.org.uk/
RED TAPE SLASHED TO HELP BUSINESSES GO GREEN
Many shops, offices, pubs and clubs could soon be powered by renewable energy, under changes to planning rules that will make it easier for businesses to install 'green' technologies like solar panels and wind turbines See link: http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1002882&PressNoticeID=2484
LONDON PROPOSES 10P PLASTIC BAG LEVY TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT
London Councils has called on Government to help London take a bold stand for the environment, by introducing a 10p levy on plastic bags – or even introducing an outright ban.
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?doc=20463
GREEN ENERGY EXCELLENCE TO BE REWARDED
The Scottish Government's first Saltire Prize for innovation in industry will reward the best efforts to develop cutting edge renewable energy technology. The Saltire Prize will be an annual award that provides funding to projects that demonstrate the best of innovation in different areas of industry and business. The first award will be made in 2008 and will focus solely on renewable energy. See Link: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/08/15121842
QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENT SETS STANDARDS FOR RECOVERED PAPER
A new code of practice that gives guidance on the key criteria required for the quality of recovered paper destined for UK end markets has been introduced today by WRAP, and the British Standards Institute (BSI). See Link:
http://www.wrap.org.uk/wrap_corporate/news/quality_assurance.html
HELPING YOU TO GET IT SORTED
The Scottish Waste Awareness Group (SWAG) has launched an improved version of their Waste Aware Business website to make it even easier for businesses to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. See Link: www.wasteawarebusiness.org.uk
2007 SURVEY OF PUBLIC ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS TOWARD THE ENVIRONMENT
Headline results from the 2007 Survey of Public Attitudes and Behaviours toward the environment are released today. They give a representative picture of what people in England think, and how they behave, across a range of issues relevant to the environment, including transport and waste recycling. See link: http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2007/070814a.htm
CIWM AWARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
As entries are flooding in for the first awards for Environmental Excellence don’t miss your chance to enter. Categories include Sustainable Product Development, Recycling Performance, Individual Recycling Champion, Vehicle and Plant, Health and Safety and Construction & Demolition plus many more.
The closing date for entries is 31 August and we encourage you to enter in all areas relevant to you. For further information and to enter the awards please visit www.ciwmawards.com
CWRM – COMMUNICATIONS IN WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
June 2007 saw the successful release of this brand new and exciting rapid communications journal. We are now calling for submissions for the September, December and March editions from a broad cross section of our industry such as professional waste managers and practioners, academic researchers and consultants. Critically, we seek to provide a rapid turn around outlet for high quality, practical research of significant interest to the national and international resource and waste management sector. For further details click here www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/719
CIWM 2008 – CALL FOR PAPERS
CIWM is offering the opportunity to participate in the CIWM 2008 Conference and Symposium on Waste Treatment Technologies. For further application details click here www.ciwmshow.com. Deadline for submissions is 31 August 2007.
CIWM CENTRE EVENTS
NORTH EAST CENTRE NGG SITE VISIT
Thursday 23 August 2007 HW MARTIN new Materials recycling facility – Leeds
See www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958179
NORTHERN IRELAND NGG SITE VISIT
Tuesday 4 September 2007 at Re-Gen Waste Ltd., Newry, County Down. For further details contact Keith Patterson 08703 515178 or Gillian Stewart 02890 698793. Or click here http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958173
CIWM CYMRU WALES – GOLF DAY
Thursday 6 September 2007 at Parc Golf Club, Coedkernew, Newport. Click here for details
www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958122 contact Celine Anouilh 02920 210710 celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk
MIDLANDS NGG ASSOCIATED EVENT & SITE VISIT
Thursday 6 September 2007 at Community Waste Ltd, Milton Keynes MRF, Buckinghamshire. The event includes presentations covering quality, co-mingled versus source separated and domestic markets and overseas processing. For further information please visit http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958174 or contact fiona@cwmrf.co.uk
CIWM CYMRU WALES – SITE VISIT
Tuesday 18 September 2007 at Cardiff County Council MRF in Rumney, Cardiff. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958168 or contact Celine Anouilh celine.anouilh@ciwm.co.uk T: 02920 210710
LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES CENTRE – THE GREAT WASTE SEMINAR
The London & Southern Counties Centre has assembled a first class team of speakers to take us through the history of waste management in London from the early 19th Century right through the 20th and way beyond into what might happen in the 22nd Century. This seminar will include your opportunity to take part in an open discussion forum. The event will take place at the City of London’s new offices at Walbrook Wharf on Friday 19th October 2007. Click on the following link for details www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958023 or contact Mike Bland mike.bland@ciwm.co.uk T: 07772 621744
CIWM CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Midlands Centre Christmas Extravaganza! Friday 7 December 2007 at Copthorne Hotel, Birmingham. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958060
Welsh Centre Christmas Meeting & Dinner on Friday 7 December 2007 at Marriott Hotel, Cardiff. Click here for details http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/108/dataID2958040
CIWM EVENTS
THERMAL TREATMENT- SATISFYING DIVERSION TARGETS AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION
Monday 17 September 2007 at Hamilton House, London. For further details please visit www.ciwmconferences.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426.
GET YOUR ROCs OFF WITH AD!
Tuesday 25 September 2007 at Hilton National Hotel, Coventry. For further details please visit www.ciwmconferences.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426. For details of exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities contact jenni@compost.org.uk Tel. 0870 1603270
EVENTFUL SCOTLAND – 6TH ANNUAL SCOTTISH WASTE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2007
20/20 VISION FOR SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
10 – 11 October 2007 at the Glasgow Hilton, Glasgow. For further details www.eventful-scotland.org.uk or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426
Book before 31st August 2007 to receive 10% discount on delegate rates
CIWM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Wednesday 31 October 2007 at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. For further details please visit www.ciwmawards.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426
NEW TECHNOLOGIES MATTER
6 - 8 November 2007 in London. For further details please visit www.ciwmconferences.com or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426
THE COMPOSTING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION & AWARDS DINNER
BIOWASTES AND THE CARBON ECONOMY
5-6 December 2007 – Telford International Centre. For further details please visit www.compost.org.uk or contact the events department at events@ciwm.co.uk Tel. 01604 620426. For details of exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities contact jenni@compost.org.uk Tel. 0870 1603270
CIWM APPROVED EVENTS
For external events Approved by CIWM for CPD or SET purposes see: www.ciwm.co.uk/accredited_events
ISWA EVENTS
Link to ISWA’s events page www.iswa.org/c/portal/layout?p_l_id=PUB.1.6
CIWM & ESA TRAINING
4-5 Sept ~ Practical Aspects of Landfill Gas and Ground Water Monitoring
6 Sept ~ Duty of Care
11-13 Sept ~ Introduction to the Management of Wastes
12 Sept ~ The Management of Hazardous Waste
13 Sept ~ Waste Carriers and Related Controls
** All of the above courses are held in Northampton unless stated.**
For further information on the above training courses or any of the courses within our Training Programme, please visit our web site on www.ciwm.co.uk You can also email us at training@ciwm.co.uk or call the Training Services Department on 01604 620426.
FLYCAPTURE ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME
The FlyCapture Training Programme is a national training programme developed by Defra, the Environment Agency and the Welsh Assembly Government designed for local authority enforcement staff and lawyers. The delivery of the programme is being co-ordinated by ENCAMS and CIWM. For further details and dates please visit www.encams.org/training/flycapture
WASTE AWARENESS CERTIFICATE
Courses are run throughout the year, across the country. For course details and for a list of Registered Centres please visit our website www.wasteawareness.org or contact the Training Services Department on 01604 620426.
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